[ Fabian sure has a lot of feelings about this. And Gorgug does want to learn to sound more appealing in some ways, to sound tough, but he also wonders if this is the kind of lesson he should learn? He thinks about it, putting an arm on the side of the bath so he can stay half-turned more comfortable. ]
What if I sound too cool? [ You know... ] Should I be trying to impress other people when I'm dating you?
[ Wouldn't that look bad!? Maybe his mind shouldn't go there, but he can't help but think so. ]
But their conversation very early on - as dumb as it had been back then - made it clear that Gorgug got kind of upset at the idea of Fabian kissing other people. So Fabian in turn doubts that Gorgug is really interested in kissing people other than him either, so..
No harm in him trying to impress people if it wouldn't be flirting, right?
Hence why Fabian shrugs, rather than get all dramatic. (Or more dramatic than he was already being, let's be real.) ]
Why not? I would like to brag about my boyfriend. [ .. a slight pause, a gesture of his hand, and then-- ] Well, I already am, of course.
[ It's Fabian. Of course he would be. ]
But it would be nice if other people already knew how great you were before I would have to inform them. [ Another slight pause, though this time to think rather than for dramatic effect. ] Someone called you a cutie to me, you know.
[ Which isn't really.. the same thing as cool.. But, you know, got to take what you can get. ]
[ Fabian's bragging about him? He is? That gets a raise of Gorgug's eyes, curious about what he's been saying, but also trying to wonder if he's been bragging about Fabian (should he start? This means he should start if he hasn't been, right). But Fabian's more focused about Gorgug's tales of cool, and how someone once called him a cutie.
... ]
Were they cutie?
[ Were they cutie, Fabian. This is so important! ]
[ Record scratch. Or rather, there's a tiny splashing sound as Fabian suddenly turns in the water, like he's having to do a double take at that unexpected question. Gorgug always manages to think of the strangest things at the stories Fabian tells him.. ]
I mean-- She's hot, yes?
[ He's saying this is in a pretty casual way though, indicating Fabian probably thinks that she's very objectively hot.. Like he can say this so easily because he feels like anyone would agree with him on this one. ]
Is that important?
[ One can hear so many question marks in his voice right now. ]
[ She's hot? Wow, she's hot, even! Gorgug's smiling at this good news--because how couldn't this be good news? Surely Fabian will understand as he answers, ]
Hot girls can like cute guys.
[ Bro, he's in there! He's a cutie! What's the downside there? It's like for once, Gorgug isn't the most confused individual in a room. ]
[ A louder splash now, because Fabian is fully moving so he can be right in front of Gorgug. Face him. Eye to eye. From pretty close up, even. It's not like he's pressed up against Gorgug, but he's pretty close to it, and the look in Fabian's eye is so serious. ]
Bro. Gorgug.
[ W-Woah, bro and his name! That means it's serious! ]
There is buffering going on in Gorgug's eyes, like he's not sure what the problem is and he's trying to rewind in real time to recognise--where he went wrong in the conversation? That he thought he was proving how being a cutie can be a good thing? But it's not because-- because Fabian is saying it's not good to be a cutie to a hot person, but not in the way that was initially a problem.
...
He lifts his arms up off his legs, wrapping his hands around the back of Fabian's neck. ]
You're so enough, dude, I wanna make out with you.
[ He's trying to give back the same serious energy. ]
[ There's a moment where Fabian definitely looks taken aback by Gorgug's reaction - though it does seem to register as a Gorgugism with him fairly soon after, dropping the surprise to be replaced by something that seems a little bit more pleased.
He is getting a compliment here, after all. Even if it comes in the form of a Gorgugism. Fabian will take it regardless. ]
You want to make out with me more than with the hot girl?
[ .. though that doesn't mean he can't drag it out a little further, right?? ]
[ The claim that Gorgug doesn't know any hot girls is likely an exaggeration in the moment - and even Fabian of all people knows that.
But it's fine right now. Because it's also clear that the other's words are meant to please Fabian, and in that regard they absolutely hit their target right on. Fabian practically looks like he's preening as Gorgug - indirectly - calls him a hot guy and then asks if he can kiss him. ]
I suppose I'll have to allow it if you're asking so nicely.
[ Maybe Fabian should lean in to allow the kiss to happen, but instead he's staying still. Like he wants Gorgug to go for it under these circumstances. Waiting expectantly. ]
[ Right now, Gorgug only knows a hot guy. A hot guy that he might be worried about upset (and not hearing the end of it), but still: Fabian's a hot guy, and Gorgug's never thought otherwise, physically.
But it doesn't matter that Fabian doesn't lean in. Gorgug takes that move, inching his waist forward and bringing his face in close, his kissing isn't fast, but he doesn't take it too slow, a single press to the lips before he'll try - with permission - to move in deeper, going for a proper make out. This might be about him appeasing Fabian, wanting him to believe him, but that doesn't make his feelings true: Fabian is the hot guy, and he's the one he's with.
Gorgug doesn't care what other people think about him, but he does care about making Fabian happy.
When he brings his mouth away, still keeping their lips close, he thinks to mention: ]
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What if I sound too cool? [ You know... ] Should I be trying to impress other people when I'm dating you?
[ Wouldn't that look bad!? Maybe his mind shouldn't go there, but he can't help but think so. ]
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But their conversation very early on - as dumb as it had been back then - made it clear that Gorgug got kind of upset at the idea of Fabian kissing other people. So Fabian in turn doubts that Gorgug is really interested in kissing people other than him either, so..
No harm in him trying to impress people if it wouldn't be flirting, right?
Hence why Fabian shrugs, rather than get all dramatic. (Or more dramatic than he was already being, let's be real.) ]
Why not? I would like to brag about my boyfriend. [ .. a slight pause, a gesture of his hand, and then-- ] Well, I already am, of course.
[ It's Fabian. Of course he would be. ]
But it would be nice if other people already knew how great you were before I would have to inform them. [ Another slight pause, though this time to think rather than for dramatic effect. ] Someone called you a cutie to me, you know.
[ Which isn't really.. the same thing as cool.. But, you know, got to take what you can get. ]
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Were they cutie?
[ Were they cutie, Fabian. This is so important! ]
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[ Record scratch. Or rather, there's a tiny splashing sound as Fabian suddenly turns in the water, like he's having to do a double take at that unexpected question. Gorgug always manages to think of the strangest things at the stories Fabian tells him.. ]
I mean-- She's hot, yes?
[ He's saying this is in a pretty casual way though, indicating Fabian probably thinks that she's very objectively hot.. Like he can say this so easily because he feels like anyone would agree with him on this one. ]
Is that important?
[ One can hear so many question marks in his voice right now. ]
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Hot girls can like cute guys.
[ Bro, he's in there! He's a cutie! What's the downside there? It's like for once, Gorgug isn't the most confused individual in a room. ]
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Bro. Gorgug.
[ W-Woah, bro and his name! That means it's serious! ]
Am I not enough for you?
[ And on Valentine's Day???? ]
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????
??????????????
There is buffering going on in Gorgug's eyes, like he's not sure what the problem is and he's trying to rewind in real time to recognise--where he went wrong in the conversation? That he thought he was proving how being a cutie can be a good thing? But it's not because-- because Fabian is saying it's not good to be a cutie to a hot person, but not in the way that was initially a problem.
...
He lifts his arms up off his legs, wrapping his hands around the back of Fabian's neck. ]
You're so enough, dude, I wanna make out with you.
[ He's trying to give back the same serious energy. ]
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He is getting a compliment here, after all. Even if it comes in the form of a Gorgugism. Fabian will take it regardless. ]
You want to make out with me more than with the hot girl?
[ .. though that doesn't mean he can't drag it out a little further, right?? ]
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I don't know any hot girls. I just know one hot guy.
[ He pauses, his gaze on Fabian like he's waiting to be told he's a good boy. Do you believe him? Do you know who that guy is? ]
Can I kiss him?
[ P-permission, please? ]
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But it's fine right now. Because it's also clear that the other's words are meant to please Fabian, and in that regard they absolutely hit their target right on. Fabian practically looks like he's preening as Gorgug - indirectly - calls him a hot guy and then asks if he can kiss him. ]
I suppose I'll have to allow it if you're asking so nicely.
[ Maybe Fabian should lean in to allow the kiss to happen, but instead he's staying still. Like he wants Gorgug to go for it under these circumstances. Waiting expectantly. ]
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But it doesn't matter that Fabian doesn't lean in. Gorgug takes that move, inching his waist forward and bringing his face in close, his kissing isn't fast, but he doesn't take it too slow, a single press to the lips before he'll try - with permission - to move in deeper, going for a proper make out. This might be about him appeasing Fabian, wanting him to believe him, but that doesn't make his feelings true: Fabian is the hot guy, and he's the one he's with.
Gorgug doesn't care what other people think about him, but he does care about making Fabian happy.
When he brings his mouth away, still keeping their lips close, he thinks to mention: ]
It was you. You were the hot guy.
[ Just so you know, Fabian. ]